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LFM
Helper III
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Abs function in power query

Hello. I want to add a new column with the absolute value of a anothe column in Power query. I tried the formula as shown under, but it doesnt seem to work like in dax measures. I want a column with the absolute value of the column expoure. What function can I use to calculate this?

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m_dekorte
Super User
Super User

Hi @LFM,

 

Use this:

Number.Abs([Exposure])

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m_dekorte
Super User
Super User

Hi @LFM,

 

Use this:

Number.Abs([Exposure])

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